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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.46, 3,259.20 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.46, 3,259.20 and 711.73 is: 1,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.46 : 3,259.20 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.46/3,259.20 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.46x = 3,259.20 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.46x = 2,319,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,670.42/2,172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.76

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